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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1895

Page

2

Wilkes-Barre Tribune Opens Office and Republican Nomination

The Wilkes-Barre Tribune announces a branch at 2 Upping Lane Building Public Square to deliver early Northeast Pennsylvania papers. A Republican nominee Mr Bennett accepts the nomination, thanks supporters, and pledges dedication to the county during the campaign and in office. The judicial convention adjourned sine die.

The Tribune Laning Public Square Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York Urquhart Casselberry J. R. Erritt Bennett

Republicans Nominate Local Ticket at Wilkes-Barre Convention

Lyman H. Bennett of Wilkes-Barre is nominated for judge with James Martin of Plains as sheriff and Philip J. Richards of Nanticoe as recorder. Frank L. McKee of Plymouth named controller. contest briefly heated but party unity restored amid Hazleton and Pittston complaints.

L., IL Bennett Wilkes-Barre Lyman H. Bennett Wilkes- Barre James Martin Piains Philiip J. Richards Nanticoke Controtler Frank L. McKee Plymouth Soyne H. Post Wilkesre Hazleton Pittston Fourth District Hand Martin Recorder J. R. Scouton Sixth Ward James A. Patterson Byron G. Hahn Tenth Ward Philip J. Richards A. L. Wiliams, Esq Samuel R. Morgans W. L. Higes Llewellyn Price Plains Ashley Morgans Richards

Judicial Convention Chooses Temporary Leaders at Armory

The Ninth Regiment armory hosted a judicial convention with delegates officers and press behind a roped section. After roll call H A Fuller was elected temporary chairman and addressed the crowd urging selection based on fitness and integrity.

Ninth Regiment Musle Armory Blaine Lincoln Hastings Lyons Harrison R. P. Robinson Walter Koons H. A. Fuller Dr. Dodson Nanticoke William Connor Fuller John McCowen R. H. Dodson W. D. Wikina R. H. Patterson Theron Dowpal John Bars G. A. Bt. John W. B. Cr W. 8 Lelt James Giles George E. Cresy Tellere William Ritter C. Taylor A.W. Housa Theron Birkbeck F. F. Redington W. Ray Straw

Luzerne County Republican Convention Nominates Sheriff Candidate

The Luzerne county Republican convention, after adjournment of the judicial session, chose Dr H B Casselberry of Hazleton as temporary chairman and set officers identical to the judicial convention. The body then backed Stephen D Yost of Sugarloaf for sheriff in a first ballot, with other nominees including E Walton Garrison Deltrick Jones and Martin.

Bacharach Wilkes-Barre Busthesa Fuller Judge Rice Superior Court George Urquhart Seventh Ward George S. Ferris Pittston Ferris Jato Thomas H. Atherton Lyman H. Bennett George H. Troutman Hazleton H. B. Casselberry Jr. Troutman Ed Carpenter Dr. Casselbury Casselberry Committee On L P. Hand W. B. Koons J. J. Thomas C. BE Keck C. M. Jeffries Byron G. Hahn Hand J. Bennett Smith Rees Morgan F H. E. Booth Ninth Ward Luzerne County Hastings Charles RB. Rice China Kingston Repubican Luzerne Robert P. Robinson G. K. Powell Stephen D. Yoat Sugarlo Yost G. J. Clark Luzerne Borough E. Walton Garrison Shickshinny Garrison Harrison Dodson Huntington Dr. Dodson Nanticoke John S. Deltrick John V. Brownell Charles FE. Jones J. B. Wall Plains James Martin

County nominating convention votes for sheriff and other officers

The article details a multi ballot county convention finalizing Sheriff nominees Martin and Price Morgans Richards and Patterson for recorder with dynamic party actions. It notes withdrawals and endorsements, a public ejection for voting fraud, and confirms later nominations for controller coroner surveyor and county chairman. It ends with a trolley collision near Nanticoke injuring riders.

Motorman Hurt In Local Accident Aboard Train

An incident near South Wilkes-Barre left motorman Kriedler with minor bruises and a passenger woman badly shaken, with no other injuries reported. Investigators assess cause and halt traffic as needed.

Kriedler South Wilkes- Barre

Father Mathew Tourist Club Excursion to New York

The Father Mathew Tourist club from this city went to New York yesterday morning and the outing drew strong attendance. Arthur Martin was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Nichols for trouble with an electric car motorman. Last night's band concert was postponed again due to rain.

Father Mathew Tourist Club New York Arthur Martin Nichols

Oregon Firm Opens Linnton Horse Meat Packing Plant

An Oregon company has opened a horse meat packing facility at Linnton on the Willamette River to convert thousands of horses from western ranges into meat and by products. The bulk of carcasses will become oil and fertilizer, with hams pickled for export to Europe. canned horse meat faces strong public prejudice and uncertain demand.

Oregon Portland Linnton Willamette River Western Packing and Fertilizing Company Dullt Abattoirs Washington

Explosion Kills Man Testing Steam Thresher in Pennsylvania

A steam threshing machine oilier exploded on a farm near Wormley Pennsylvania during a test. Curtis Ammons aged 22 was killed instantly. John Blair, a wealthy farmer and former Pennsylvania legislator, was fatally injured. Blair’s two sons and John Pitsnagle were badly hurt.

Morgantown W. Va John Blair Wormley Pennsylvania Curtis Ammons Blair John Pitsnagle

Local Notes From Old Forge Community Scene

Family of George Drake Jr spending weeks at Nichols Manse. L E Van Campen’s house ready for George Fletcher occupancy. Professor L B Brodhead touring New Jersey by bicycle. Connelson Cornet band to host gram picnic at Marvey’s park Durye n Aug 24. Mrs. Charles Repp returns to Williamsport after two weeks with local friends. School board buys lot from John Willson to begin two room building. Scranton convention draws crowd. Dorty Woodward of Westchester visits Jennie Drake.

George Drake, Jr Nichols John Willson Scranton Misa Dorty Woodward Westchester Jennie Drake

Funeral for Robert Carter Held Yesterday

Announcement notes the funeral of Robert Carter occurred yesterday afternoon. A post office says most lock boxes are taken except one and urges timely action. An upcoming Sacred Heart church excursion to Lanesboro on August 17 promises low fare and enjoyable boating and fishing on the Susquehanna.

Robert Carter Sacred Heart Church Lanesboro Susquehanna

Trolley trip postponed and church event delayed in Peckville

The Peckville trolley party to Laurel Hill park in Dunmore was postponed to tomorrow night. Friday night entertainment at the Presbyterian church has been postponed indefinitely. The advertisement promotes Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants and urges readers to buy from druggists. Posters and printing services offered by The Tribune for upcoming excursions and festivals.

Laurel Hill Park Dunmore Presbyterian Church

Colllery Engineer company meets adopts action at office

The document records a board meeting at the general office in Exchange, Ton Pa, where action on a matter is adopted. It lists B J Foster as secretary and notes estate matters tied to Lackawanna state and a township.

Orrics Dolliery Te Contes Come Exchange Ton

Local Help Wanted and Business Ads in Scranton Notice

A fragmented classified page lists rental offers near Lackawanna Avenue and Hyde Park, plus assorted sales pitches and agent notices. It also includes medical ads for doctors on Spruce and Wyoming avenues, a kindergarten advert, and a savings bank loan pitch, reflecting city commerce and services.

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